carriage actually done.

Well after looking at the wheels on my carriage I realised they were on the wrong way round! Obviously this would never do and I tore them off and sorted them out. So this time we really are all done. 

We shall go to the ball!!

The final touches to the carriage are in place and I'm really pleased. Cinderella shall go to the ball.

Cinderella carriage part 2

Well I am pleased to report that the squash I was trying to dry actually dried. I have painted the inside cream to brighten it up a little, edged the door and window in beads and added a feather to the top.
Inside I have laid a red carpet and topped the seats in red too. Both the seats and carpet are edged with gems. Still loads to do but it's looking promising so far.

Cinderella carriage

With Halloween just gone I am at it again wanting a real dried pumpkin. But every year I try drying at least 3 in different ways only to end up with the same result. Disaster.
This year I have decided that I'll try with a squash. I have semi dried one before but the dogs stole it!  Yes they love fruit and vegetables!  Hopefully this time it's safe.
So far it's been drying for nearly a week and is definitely working.
I have started on the cart and wheels that the dried squash will sit on. So far I have started to make the seat that will be attached to the front of the squash where the footmen would sit and the seats for inside are ready for the plush red cushions to be made and added. Also I have made a little ledge for under the window. 
I am going to add a light to the inside roof and a red carpet leading up the steps into the carriage.